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ti_pin_man on "How many people only ride a hardtail?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/how-many-people-only-ride-a-hardtail/page/3#post-5256764
Mon, 19 Aug 2013 10:51:49 +0000ti_pin_man5256764@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>You dont need a FS to ride the majority of trails here in the UK. You may miss your five occasionally but you dont need FS to ride here. FS is just different. Bikes are bikes. End of.
</p>xiphon on "How many people only ride a hardtail?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/how-many-people-only-ride-a-hardtail/page/3#post-5256673
Mon, 19 Aug 2013 10:28:38 +0000xiphon5256673@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>Having done a DH endurance event - at Fort Bill - on a hardtail, it changed my perspective of what could be done with only 120mm of bounce at the front....
</p>mattjg on "How many people only ride a hardtail?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/how-many-people-only-ride-a-hardtail/page/3#post-5256535
Mon, 19 Aug 2013 09:44:24 +0000mattjg5256535@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p><blockquote>I do occasionally hanker after a full susser again, but the upkeep/maintenance costs and hassle put me off. That and the price! Hard to justify as it would be used pretty infrequently.</blockquote></p>
<p>Amen, current plan if I go somewhere that "needs" an FS is to rent one. Tho the logistics of that, when I'm with a group who have their bikes with them, may not work out.</p>
<p>I'm currently (mostly) riding a Canfield Yelli Screamy with Arch Ex rims. Another plan would be to buy a set of wheels with wider rims (eg Flows) to put bigger tyres on, at low pressure, when I go somewhere rocky. They won't get a lot of use ... but they'll hold their value, and still come out 10% the cost of a good FSer.
</p>Pimpmaster Jazz on "How many people only ride a hardtail?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/how-many-people-only-ride-a-hardtail/page/3#post-5256486
Mon, 19 Aug 2013 09:30:14 +0000Pimpmaster Jazz5256486@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>I sold my Five after buying a Holeshot - the crossover was too much.</p>
<p>I intend to get an Alpine 160 at some point, but in the past year I've only missed the Five when I've gone somewhere with large, proper mountains.
</p>clanton on "How many people only ride a hardtail?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/how-many-people-only-ride-a-hardtail/page/3#post-5256472
Mon, 19 Aug 2013 09:24:24 +0000clanton5256472@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>Hard tail only - Cotic Soul as my main bike, I also have a Cotic Simple (26") which I usually run rigid.<br />
I had a full suss (Scott Genius) which I kept breaking and moved to a fairly bombproof hardtail as a result.<br />
It is great for 95% of the riding I do, and keeps the trails local to me exciting and intertesting.<br />
I do occasionally hanker after a full susser again, but the upkeep/maintenance costs and hassle put me off. That and the price! Hard to justify as it would be used pretty infrequently.
</p>Chuck Morris on "How many people only ride a hardtail?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/how-many-people-only-ride-a-hardtail/page/3#post-5256429
Mon, 19 Aug 2013 09:00:52 +0000Chuck Morris5256429@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>I only have the one bike and it's a HT. Would love a FS as well, but don't ride enough to justify having two bikes.
</p>Andy R on "How many people only ride a hardtail?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/how-many-people-only-ride-a-hardtail/page/3#post-5256335
Mon, 19 Aug 2013 08:06:26 +0000Andy R5256335@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>Since 1988 I've only ever ridden steel framed rigid and hardtail bikes. However, 18 months ago I bought a s/h Trek Top Fuel 69er,just because I always wanted one. Since then, I reckon that I've ridden it maybe half a dozen times and always end up feeling decidedly underwhelmed, although I've tried to love the poor thing, I really have.<br />
On the other hand, my two Singular Hummingbirds (one rigid 69er singlespeed and one Alfine 8 with Mavericks) never fail to give me something to smile about.<br />
So does my '88 Explosif, for that matter.
</p>bwfc4eva868 on "How many people only ride a hardtail?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/how-many-people-only-ride-a-hardtail/page/3#post-5256171
Mon, 19 Aug 2013 00:50:42 +0000bwfc4eva8685256171@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>I have a cheap Hardtail (Carrera Vulcan) with some 120mm Suntour Epicons on it and full SLX groupset. For me it does everything I need it too. It hurts my knee when I do any sort of jump but that's because I have a knee injury. But on my local trails I love how it's so easy through twisty woodland trails. I'm not into this whole rocky technical descents etc. </p>
<p>If I was to get a full suss in the future it will only be for comfort.
</p>TiRed on "How many people only ride a hardtail?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/how-many-people-only-ride-a-hardtail/page/3#post-5256054
Sun, 18 Aug 2013 22:44:51 +0000TiRed5256054@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>Went from rigid 29er to HT 26er. Never had a FS. But Son1 has an Anthem X, and I have to say it does make things a lot easier. I still struggle with the soggy feel and slack head angle. But it is a lovely ride.</p>
<p>If I were to have two mtbs, I foresee a short travel 29er FS for speed and my Genesis io(id) as a HT SS. My rigid days are probably over. Must be old age.
</p>billyboy on "How many people only ride a hardtail?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/how-many-people-only-ride-a-hardtail/page/3#post-5255872
Sun, 18 Aug 2013 21:52:29 +0000billyboy5255872@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>I've been riding hardtails only since 2007 and loved it</p>
<p>BUT</p>
<p>Then my knee cocked up and I had to have an op</p>
<p>and now I find full susserrs are way less aggro on my knee</p>
<p>so I'm back to full sussers
</p>MoseyMTB on "How many people only ride a hardtail?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/how-many-people-only-ride-a-hardtail/page/3#post-5255843
Sun, 18 Aug 2013 21:45:01 +0000MoseyMTB5255843@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>I just don't know if I can wait. Wonder when the first delivery will go out.</p>
<p>I've wanted an Alpine for ages but the Slackline looks great on paper too.</p>
<p>Hmmmmmm
</p>singlespeedstu on "How many people only ride a hardtail?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/how-many-people-only-ride-a-hardtail/page/3#post-5255829
Sun, 18 Aug 2013 21:41:54 +0000singlespeedstu5255829@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>These hardtail V full suss threads aren't what they used to be.<br />
I blame it all on the different wheelsize <strike>debates</strike> bitching threads. <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p>winch on "How many people only ride a hardtail?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/how-many-people-only-ride-a-hardtail/page/3#post-5255826
Sun, 18 Aug 2013 21:41:44 +0000winch5255826@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>I'd paid my deposit by the time I realised the Slackline got the 44mm headtube. Otherwise I'd probably be riding one now since my old Soul is now cracked at the headtube as well as the seat stay and not being able to ride it is doing my head in!</p>
<p>The pain of waiting will disappear quick enough on delivery day!
</p>stevede on "How many people only ride a hardtail?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/how-many-people-only-ride-a-hardtail/page/3#post-5255819
Sun, 18 Aug 2013 21:40:17 +0000stevede5255819@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>Love the geometry of my slackline, run mine with a 36 float spaced down to 140mm which keeps it slack enough without jacking the bb up too much. Mines the ti version but I'm sure the 631 version will still be pretty good. Really confidence inspiring - ride Gawton on mine quite often and for those that know gawton I was hitting the second road gap on super tavi on just my second trip there on it. Love it on the steep, tight, techy stuff.<br />
Op - I'm pretty sure the alpine will be sweet as but you'll definately not be putting a foot wrong getting a slackline.
</p>MoseyMTB on "How many people only ride a hardtail?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/how-many-people-only-ride-a-hardtail/page/3#post-5255726
Sun, 18 Aug 2013 21:20:33 +0000MoseyMTB5255726@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>Yeah I was all but paying the deposit after deciding on the mk3 in orange when I realised the Slackline has a 44mm headset. </p>
<p>Plus I can have it by Wednesday. Waiting till the 29th will kill me <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_sad.gif" title=":-(" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p>winch on "How many people only ride a hardtail?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/how-many-people-only-ride-a-hardtail/page/3#post-5255716
Sun, 18 Aug 2013 21:17:24 +0000winch5255716@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p><blockquote>Now all I need to do is decide on a Slackline 631 or wait for the Alpine MK3.</blockquote></p>
<p>Tricky decision that. I've got a MK3 Alpine on order. The wait is killing me! Shouldn't be too long now though <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p>brokensoul on "How many people only ride a hardtail?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/how-many-people-only-ride-a-hardtail/page/3#post-5255698
Sun, 18 Aug 2013 21:12:36 +0000brokensoul5255698@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>I'm a HT only person.<br />
It's not usually the HT that slows me down.
</p>bohngy on "How many people only ride a hardtail?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/how-many-people-only-ride-a-hardtail/page/3#post-5255676
Sun, 18 Aug 2013 21:06:04 +0000bohngy5255676@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>I had bike acquisition syndrome about 6 years back, rigorously adhering to the maximumBikes = n+1 rule.<br />
carbon HTs, full sussers all of a racy XC flavour. </p>
<p>Then I hurt my knee and it kept me off the bike since then. In the interim I sold all my super-expensive gear and put together a old RockLobster HT. After I got over the shock.... and got rid of my bike snobbery I've really grown to love it. Sure it's old an unfashionable but it goes like a rocket.</p>
<p>Now I'm beginning to ride again and I don't want to replace it! I overtook a couple of riders on snazzy 29ers yesterday and just as I cleared the front wheel of the frontmost guy I heard him say to his friend "Shouldn't have sold my 26er!".... enter smug mode.</p>
<p><strong>So! Benny's important sunday moral. "Try it, you might surprise yourself and like it!"</strong></p>
<p>..</p>
<p>.....if not, you can buy another one when cash is a little more numerous!
</p>RichieBoy on "How many people only ride a hardtail?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/how-many-people-only-ride-a-hardtail/page/3#post-5255632
Sun, 18 Aug 2013 20:56:10 +0000RichieBoy5255632@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>I'm currently looking at doing the exact same... i love my Five but its never ridden to its full potential and i need the money. I tend to either ride my cross bike local or my Krampus on the moors. I really don't need an FS bike sat in the garage. But i must admit i'm finding it hard to bite the bullet and write the classified's ad.
</p>MoseyMTB on "How many people only ride a hardtail?"http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/how-many-people-only-ride-a-hardtail/page/3#post-5255628
Sun, 18 Aug 2013 20:55:21 +0000MoseyMTB5255628@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/<p>Now all I need to do is decide on a Slackline 631 or wait for the Alpine MK3.</p>
<p>Decisions decisions.
</p>